Introduction to China
(7 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Xian, Shanghai
Discover China
(11 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Xian, Guilin & Yangshuo, Shanghai
Highlights of China & Hong Kong
(12 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Xian, Guilin & Yangshuo, Shanghai, Hong Kong
China: Three Cities
(11 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Family Tour of China
(12 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Xian, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Luxuries of China
(13 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong
Hong Kong in Depth
(6 Days)
Hong Kong & environs
China in Depth
(19 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Xian, Guilin & Yangshuo, Hangzhou, Shanghai & Suzhou, Lijiang, Hong Kong
Exclusive China
(14 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Lijiang, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Culinary Tour of China
(13 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Xian, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Treasures of Yunnan
(10 Days)
Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Zhongdian
Active China
(13 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Huangshan, Yangshuo, Longsheng, Guilin, Hong Kong
Journey Through China & Tibet
(18 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Shanghai, Guilin & Yangshuo, Xian, Chengdu, Lhasa, Hong Kong
Luxury Tibet Tours
Introduction to Tibet
(4 Days)
Lhasa and environs
Chengdu & Tibet
(7 days)
Chengdu, Lhasa
Multi-country Tours
Southeast Asia in Style
(20 Days)
Hong Kong, Hanoi, Hoi An, Saigon, Siem Reap, Chiang Mai, Bangkok
Family Tour of Southeast Asia
(13 Days)
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Best of the Himalayas: Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet
(13 Days)
Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Kathmandu, Lhasa
Best of Japan & China
(15 Days)
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Three Capitals: Tokyo, Seoul & Beijing
(11 days)
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Exclusive China
(14 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Beijing & Great Wall, Lijiang, Shanghai, Hong Kong
This ultimate luxury tour of China combines the most fascinating cities—imperial Beijing, stylish Shanghai and cosmopolitan Hong Kong—with a stunning resort in a spectacular rural setting outside Lijiang. During private touring, experience China's highlights, including imperial palaces, ancient temples, colonial-era architecture, water gardens, rustic villages, local markets and stunning landscapes.
Begin in Beijing, China's centuries-old capital. With your private guide and driver, tour imperial masterpieces such as the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. Explore the narrow hutongs (lanes) of a traditional residential neighborhood. See lesser-known temples, and venture to a little-visited hilltop for panoramic views over the rooftops of the Forbidden City. Visit markets specializing in pearls, silk, food and furniture, and, if desired, explore new art gallery districts that showcase the city's burgeoning contemporary art scene. One day, take an excursion to the Great Wall of China.
Continue to China's rural, southwestern Yunnan Province. Spend several nights at a luxury resort in Lijiang—one of China's best-preserved traditional villages, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Tour the cultural and scenic highlights of the region: visit hill tribe villages, see ancient Buddhist frescoes, attend a Naxi musical concert, browse the shops and charming streets lining canals in town and visit monasteries and beautiful parks at the base of the mountains.
Next, fly to Shanghai and experience the unbridled energy of China's most stylish and modern city. During private touring, learn about Shanghai's history through the architecture of the Bund, the French Concession, Pudong and other districts. Tour some of China's best museums, including the Shanghai Museum. Also visit up-and-coming neighborhoods filled with art galleries, design shops and stylish new restaurants. One day, take an excursion to Suzhou or another nearby water town to cruise canals lined with Ming Dynasty homes, and tour private gardens that we've chosen as our favorites.
Conclude in Hong Kong, one of Asia's most attractive and exciting cities, with a spectacular skyline, beautiful harbors and beaches, superb restaurants, bustling markets and much more. With your expert private guide and driver, learn about the historic buildings and modern skyscrapers in Central. Tour interesting residential neighborhoods in the hills. Explore traditional markets, ride a sampan (fishing boat) across Aberdeen harbor and a tram up Victoria Peak, browse the boutiques in the fashionable Soho district and perhaps get fitted for custom clothing at our favorite tailors. Explore local markets to learn about traditional Chinese medicine and unusual food products. Also visit excellent museums, a tea house, and other favorite spots.
Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 |
Arrive Beijing
VIP assistance at airport upon arrival. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 4 nights |
Day 2 |
Beijing
Full-day private city tour |
Day 3 |
Great Wall
Private excursion to the Great Wall |
Day 4 |
Beijing
Full-day private city tour |
Day 5 |
Beijing – Lijiang
Private transfer for flight to Lijiang. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights |
Day 6 |
Lijiang
Full-day private tour of villages and attractions around Lijiang, including Lijiang's Old Town. Evening Naxi music performance |
Day 7 |
Lijiang
Continue private touring in Lijiang and nearby villages |
Day 8 |
Lijiang – Shanghai
Private transfer for flight to Shanghai for 3-night stay |
Day 9 |
Shanghai
Full-day private city tour |
Day 10 |
Shanghai
Full-day private tour or excursion to Suzhou |
Day 11 |
Shanghai – Hong Kong
Private transfer for flight to Hong Kong for 3 nights. Afternoon at leisure |
Day 12 |
Hong Kong
Full-day private tour |
Day 13 |
Hong Kong
Morning private tour. Afternoon at leisure |
Day 14 |
Depart Hong Kong
Private airport transfer |
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Hotels
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Beijing: |
Peninsula Beijing or Aman at Summer Palace*
(supplement applies for Aman) |
Lijiang: |
Banyan Tree Lijiang or Amandayan |
Hangzhou: |
Four Seasons Hangzhou |
Shanghai: |
Peninsula Shanghai |
Hong Kong: |
Four Seasons Hong Kong, Peninsula Hong Kong or Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong |
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Cost
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$18,190 |
Per person (double occupancy) |
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